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New Thermal Coating Protects Flight Decks
Specialist teams from across the Aircraft Carrier Alliance have developed a thermal coating from aluminum and titanium that can withstand temperatures of up to 1,500°C.
Shipborne Coal a Threat to Marine Life
Coal dust enters the marine environment at loading and storage facilities, when it is blown or washed into the sea, during transport and, less commonly, in shipping disasters.
Genetic Potential of Oil-Eating Bacteria from BP Spill Decoded
Scientists catalogued the genes of numerous bacteria from the BP oil spill to figure out how microbes gobble up the complex mix found in oil.
Real-Time Ship Performance Data Can Boost Fuel Efficiency
The technology aggregates sensor data tracking meteorological and hydrographic conditions to give a more accurate measurement of ships' overall performance in actual sea conditions.
Electric Propulsion for Cleaner Shipping
As environmental regulations tighten, electric propulsion systems are making a comeback on the world's waterways.
Record Circumnavigation Attempt Could Inform Better Boat, Fuel Designs
The boat will be powered by a mixture of diesel, water and emulsifier that emits fewer harmful emissions than typical oceangoing vessels.
Humanoid Robot Diver Recovers Undersea Treasures in Maiden Voyage
Every aspect of the robot’s design is meant to allow it to take on tasks that are either dangerous or simply beyond the physical limits of human divers.
Beach Buoys Deployed to Detect Water Contamination
By combining statistical models with real-time data that are gathered by embedded sensors, the buoys provide quick and dependable information on water quality.
"Sea Snake" Robots to Perform Underwater Maintenance
The idea is to let these robots perform inspection and light intervention jobs on the seabed, reducing the use of large and expensive vessels.
Study Shows Current Offshore Platforms Can Survive Sea Ice
The researchers concluded that it appears the current standard of practice cited in ISO 19906 is appropriate for guiding the construction of offshore platforms to survive the demands from sea ice.
Multiline Anchor for Floating Wind Turbines Under Development
The proposed networked system would save money and require fewer anchors and geotechnical site investigations.
Simple Building Retrofit Can Reduce Sway from Earthquakes
The device can be placed anywhere internal or external fluids interact with physical structures and subsequently be tuned to the frequency at which a building moves.
San Francisco Seawall Requires $3 Billion for Quake-Proofing
Weak soils below the seawall are highly susceptible to lateral spreading along its entire three-mile length, increasing the expected damage to structures and infrastructure adjacent to the seawall.
Submersible ROV Could Remove Sludge from Cooling Ponds
Drawing on technologies used in the oil and gas sector, the 2m-long tracked "Stobot" can excavate sludge using both a backhoe and a front-mounted scoop.
Unmanned Undersea Vessel Can Operate Autonomously for Months
The 51-foot-long Echo Voyager is not only autonomous, it can also be launched and recovered without the support ships that normally assist UUVs.
First Shale Gas Shipment Heads to Europe
The 180-meter-long Intrepid is one of four specially designed Dragon-class ships that will form part of a fleet of eight ethane-capable carriers.
World's First Floating LNG Facility Ready to Set Sail
The ship is a game changer, as it paves the way for opportunities to monetize gas resources from remote, marginal and stranded fields.
Tidal Turbine's Modular Anchoring System Is Deployed
The deployment was the last step of a project to develop a mooring system for floating tidal energy converters.
Underwater Restaurant en Route to Maldives
The restaurant will arrive on-site in early March and be lowered onto specially prepared piled foundations on the edge of a coral reef at Huravalhi Island.
Ferry Could Offer Economic, Environmental Benefits
The electric option generates little noise pollution and zero emissions.